Speaking of pain killers... I was SO shocked that they told me to take ibuprofen or tylenol to help with pain... SERIOUSLY?! The nurse said, and I quote, "The doctor stitched it back on pretty good so it shouldn't hurt as bad by tomorrow"

when the press came down it "de-gloved" my finger, meaning it basically took everything right off the bone so it was exposed. Broke the tip of the bone right off and popped off my fingernail all in one shot. I really could have used pain killers for a couple days after that!

I'm still very nervous with the press, just the sound of it makes my heart pound!